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Mangalore: Eighteen ordained deacons at St Joseph's Seminary

  •   Thu, Jun 12 2014 11:03:47 PM

Report: Anil Fernandes

Mangalore, Jun 12: Eighteen young men, who were preparing and forming themselves to be priests to work in the vineyard of the Lord, were ordained deacons at St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu here on Thursday June 12.

Among the 18 deacons, 10 belong to Mangalore Diocese, 2 to Udupi diocese, 1 to Calicut diocese, 2 to Gulbarga diocese, 1 to Shimoga diocese, 1 to Gumla diocese and 1 to Shimdega diocese.

The ordination rite of the diaconate was celebrated with a solemn liturgy of the Eucharist. After the proclamation of the Gospel, the rector of the seminary Fr Joseph Martis presented the candidates to Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo of Udupi to raise them into the order of clergy. Subsequently the Bishop instructed the candidates with the Word of God.

In his homily the bishop called upon the deacons to live a life worthy of their calling. "A deacon is ordained to preach the Word of God, to administer the Sacrament of Baptism and Sacrament of Matrimony. The deacon is essentially called to serve. He serves Christ’s faithful in the name of Bishop or priest. Moreover deaconhood is not a career but a call to Service," he said.

Later, the aspirants pledged to lead a life of celibacy and obedience. After the litany of the saints, the ceremony proceeded with most important sign of the ordination, that is, laying on of hands on
the ordinandi by the Bishop. The rite succeeded in the investiture of the deacons with the stole and dalmatics. Afterwards the Bishop gave them the Book of the Gospels saying, “Believe what you read, preach what you believe and practice what you preach”. The ritual ended with the kiss of peace.

The Holy Eucharist was followed by the felicitation of the newly ordained deacons. Priests, religious, seminarians, parents, friends, and relatives of the deacons witnessed the solemn diaconate liturgy. The beauty of the Eucharistic celebration was enhanced by the angelic singing and prayerful liturgy.

The participants experienced the presence of the Holy Spirit in the celebration.


The newly ordained deacons are:

Dn Cardoza Ashwin Lohith (Mangalore)
Dn Crasta Kenneth Rayner (Mangalore)
Dn D’Souza Paul Sabastian (Mangalore)
Dn D’Souza Rahul Dexter (Mangalore)
Dn D’Souza Santhosh (Mangalore)
Dn Lobo Danzil (Mangalore)
Dn Pais Nelson Deeraj (Mangalore)
Dn Pinto Stany (Mangalore)
Dn Saldanha Praveen Joy (Mangalore)
Dn Sequeira Johnson Lawrence (Mangalore)
Dn Vazhuvelil Jerald Joseph (Calicut)
Dn D’Souza Vijay Joyson (Udupi)
Dn Fernandes Royson Joel (Udupi)
Dn Thoras Vincent (Gulbarga)
Dn Gomes Clevan Dominic (Gulbarga)
Dn Pereira Santhosh (Shimoga)
Dn Ekka Amrit (Gumla)
Dn Topno Xavier Anslem (Shimdega)

 
  

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  • Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

    Sun, Jun 15 2014

    Wishing the eighteen young deacons joy in their diakonia. God bless.

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  • Thomas, Mangalore

    Sun, Jun 15 2014

    This is a true sacrifice of dedicating the life to Jesus and his teaching. I always feel, we only appreciate and admire the priestly vocations, What am I doing to work in the Lord vineyard?

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  • FR FELIX MONTEIRO, BADYAR, MANGALORE

    Fri, Jun 13 2014

    Dear Rev.Deacons, Congratulations and all the best as you will be preparing intensely to receive the sacrament of ordination soon. Congratulations to Rev. Fr Joseph Marris-the dynamic and able Rector of the seminary, Fr Ronald Serrao and Fr Leo Lasrado for the melodious Choir, for Fr
    Maxim Rosario for the beautiful physical arrangements. Thanks to all the GURUS of the seminary who trained these young deacons for the past years. Bishop Gerald preached a meaningful Sermon. Long Live St Joseph Seminary.....

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  • Juliet D'souza, Taccode/Borivali

    Fri, Jun 13 2014

    Hearty Congratulations to all, I thank God Almighty for the grace he has granted to our youth who have said Yes to HIS call. May God Bless you. Dn Rahul, we are proud of you, today surely Aan and Mai will be rejoicing in heaven.

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  • Suzie Pinto, Udupi/Mumbai

    Fri, Jun 13 2014

    Oh, what a calling! I have great regards for these young men who chose to say `yes' to work for HIS kingdom. Something above the ordinary ! May your exemplary and prayer life draw many souls to our Lord.

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  • Fr Henry Mascarenhas, Bishop's House, Udupi

    Fri, Jun 13 2014

    Congratulations Deacons. God Bless you as you are called and ordained to serve the Lord. Praying for you. Fr Henry

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  • viji, mangalore

    Fri, Jun 13 2014

    Congratulations dear Rev Deacons. May God bless you and your family. Wish you all the best as you are one more step closer to the altar of God and on the way to be Ordained as Priests. Wish you all the best.

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 13 2014

    Congrats to you dear Rev. Fathers on you being called by The Lord for His service. There is an old saying that an apple tree cannot produce a mango. A good tree has to produce good fruit. Indeed therefore the credit goes to the parents of the newly ordained priests.

    It is a good crop this time. Bishop Isaac who I have got a great regard for has had the privilege to harvest this crop.

    Joe Gonsalves

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  • Peter / Irene Pinto, Badhyar / Paris on tour

    Fri, Jun 13 2014

    CONGRATULATIONS to all the newly Ordained Priests. God Bless you all.

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Fri, Jun 13 2014

    Peter/Irene-Paris aa?
    Wishing you Happy Leaning on Eiffel Tower and more happy scenting perfumes O.K.?
    Deacons will be pleased that you have sent your wishes from tour.
    I too pray here from M'lore that
    they go on to become 'beacons of light' in the future.
    See you both in Paris and I here in M'lore...but what a connect!
    God is like that! Makes unique connections!
    Enjoy your tour and yes-God bless!!

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